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Arlington
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At last night’s RAMMY Awards, Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe received the Honorary Milestone Award for 50 years in business while local chef Seng Luangrath was named Best Restaurateur of the Year for her work at Padaek and other local restaurants. The awards celebrated key achievements in the region’s restaurant and hospitality scene — recognizing several Arlington and Falls Church businesses for their contributions. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Aging & Disability Resource Center stopped seeing clients on Fridays because increased needs from at-risk seniors now require 40–90 minutes per visit. Director Tené Young said staff need more help + volunteers to manage paperwork and support client care. ARLnow
- ➤ On July 28, a key public review for Pentagon City's RiverHouse expansion ended with mostly positive feedback — the plan includes 127 townhomes, two multifamily buildings, and park improvements on a 36-acre site. County planner Adam Watson said further revisions will follow — advisory committees will meet and more public comment is expected before County Board action. ARLnow
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Peppa the guinea pig is a 4-year-old pet available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington—she is playful and loves exploring her surroundings. ARLnow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In July, Arlington's median rent for two-bedroom apartments was $3,006—down slightly from June's record of $3,014 and marking the fourth month in a row above $3,000. One-bedroom and overall median rents were $2,488 and $2,642, and the two-bedroom rate rose nearly 39% since February. ARLnow
- ➤ A recurring real estate feature from The Eli Residential Team detailed July’s Arlington home sales—luxury properties reached up to $2,925,000 while more modest listings started at $675,000. The feature highlighted transactions from several local agents, offering a clear view of the price range in the market. ARLnow
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Beeswax Candle Making Workshop
7-8:30 p.m. — Detour Coffee — Food and drinks available for purchase — Learn to craft lovely beeswax candles in a relaxing evening workshop.
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Big Bold Collage Blooms Workshop
3-5 p.m. — Shop Made in DC — All materials included — Create vibrant collage flowers from hand-painted papers under the guidance of Jennifer Penick.
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Arlington County Fair
5-10:30 p.m. — Thomas Jefferson Community Center — Free entry — Experience thrilling rides, games, and diverse food at one of the East Coast's largest free fairs.
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Cloud Breach Prevention Playbook
6-8 p.m. — AWS Skills Center Arlington — Free entry — Explore strategies to prevent cloud breaches caused by misconfigurations and maintain secure identities.
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Arlington County Fair
1-2 p.m. — Thomas Jefferson Community Center — Free entry — Experience local performances, fun contests, and activities for the whole family at the Arlington County Fair.
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Funky Charcuterie Board Painting Session
7-9 p.m. — Courthaus Social — One complimentary drink included — Create custom ceramic charcuterie boards while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere at the beer garden.
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DLS 5K for Lewy Body Dementia
9 AM – 5 PM — Bon Air Park Rose Garden — Early bird registration until June 30 — Participate in a fun 5K run/walk to raise awareness for Lewy body dementia.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Mary Riley Styles Public Library — Free entry — Explore mindfulness meditation techniques to enhance daily living.
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